Master of Arts in the Field of Communication Management

The Communication Program in the Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication offers an interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of master of arts in the field of communication management. Communication management explores systematic planning, implementing, monitoring, and revising of communication messages and processes (including technology and networks) within and across organizations. The program is designed to meet the needs of a diverse pool of students with varying career aspirations in this growing field. The curriculum provides advanced instruction in:

30 credits: Thesis option—15 credits in required courses, including 6 credits in thesis and 9 credits in elective courses, with a minimum of 3 credits in an elective COMM course; non-thesis option—15 credits in required courses and 15 credits in elective courses, with a minimum of 6 credits in elective COMM courses.